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January 23, 2011 04:07:22pm |
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Re: 100 Movies In The Public Domain |
One Eyed Jacks was released without a valid notice, that is why it's PD. When you know the history of that film, it's no surprise that an omission was made. It's also why there are more than a dozen DVD versions of it available.
Brother from Another Planet is also legitimate PD based on a proprietary list published by one of the most reputable PD houses. There are others noted above as not PD that are questionable as well. Perhaps they don't pass the "acid-tests" promoted here, but those are not the only rules.
This post was modified by HektorT on 2011-01-24 00:07:22
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January 23, 2011 05:37:55pm |
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Re: 100 Movies In The Public Domain |
One Eyed Jacks
The copyright notice on original prints was "COPYRIGHT © 1960 by PENNEBAKER,INC." see below attachment.
Brother From Another Planet.
The film is covered by copyright, because it carried a valid notice, and could not be termed "Public Domain". However, as it was not registered, statutory damages are not available to the copyright owner. Many PD distributors are willing to take the risk on these films. However, that does not change the fact that they are copyright, not public domain, regardless to the limited penalties for use (the penalties are limited to actual damages and legal fees, which could be substantial if an infringement was taken to court).
Attachment: OEJ_Copy_Notice_1.jpgAttachment: OEJ_Copy_Notice_2.jpg
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